Education Sessions
10:15 a.m. EDT
Modeling Inclusive and Compassionate Leadership
We all like to be included. Think back to the first day of high school when you walked into the cafeteria. Your heart may have fluttered wondering where you were going to sit and who you were going to eat with at the time. If we are honest, we still look for opportunities to be included as adult educators. In this session, Ms. Bushelman, and Dr. Sweeney will offer strategies for school administrators to use in order to ensure they are intentionally modeling inclusion through compassionate and curious leadership.
Presented by: Damien Sweeney, Ed.D., KY Dept. of Education, and Heather Bushelman, Boone Co.
Leadershift: The Principal's Guide to Leading School Change
As we continue to "reimagine schools" post-pandemic, it's time to take a different approach to school leadership that embraces a student-centered model that's built around deeper learning and a real-world application of skills. In this session, participants will learn the principles of leading deep change in schools and will develop their own "leadership" plan for success.
Presented by: Greg Goins, Ed.D., Georgetown College
The Stock Market Game (Middle/High School)
Students who engage with the stock market game receive a much better understanding of personal and global economics. Students learn the language of saving and investing, which helps them in the real world with their own savings and checking accounts. Throughout the course of the game, the student can research at their own pace and to their own interests. The simulation allows them to explore the reasons behind the ups and downs of the stock market. Teachers can customize the game to their class, whether they want to use individual or team-based projects. The stock market game includes interdisciplinary teaching and learning activities that extend the general lessons and let the students gain even more depth. The students create a full portfolio in an online securities trading simulation as they grow in confidence.
Presented by: Jim Allen, Baird Financial
As Easy as ABC's - How One School Focuses on Academics, Behavior and Culture for Change
When faced with unprecedented challenges, schools cannot do the same things they've always done and expect different results. Our school is one the rise, and we attribute this work to an intentional focus on the ABC's - Academics, Behavior and Culture. Join this session to learn more about how practical, research-based strategies such as restorative practices and teacher clarity are helping our middle school close gaps in academics and behavior. We want to equip you with tools that you can use right away in your school to encourage everyone in your building to embrace and contribute to change for continuous improvement.
Presented by: BJ Martin, and Mike Hale, Fayette Co.
11:15 a.m. EDT
The Teacher Leader Network: The Backbone of School Improvement
Our teacher leadership program has driven change throughout the district and grown our schools. In this session we will show you how to replicate this program in your district.
Presented by: Hannah Campbell, and Jessica Blair, Jessamine Co.
Global Game Changers, Social Emotional Program (Elementary School)
Join us to learn about a research-based innovative, and FREE Pre-K through 5th grade Student Empowerment Program. Free teacher-tested turnkey curriculum that includes professional development and evaluation resources.
Presented by: Heather French Henry, Jan Helson, and Anne Walker, Global Game Changers.
The Ten Simplest Things a Principal Can Do to Avoid Legal Problems
Practical advice that applies to every aspect of the building level administrator.
Presented by: Wayne Young, J.D., KASA
Surviving and Thriving in Your Leadership Role
This session will assist new principals and assistant principals in managing the first three years in their leadership role. Learn the importance of establishing a mission/vision, how to balance and manage evaluation cycles, serve as the SBDM chair, work with school budgets, and work together as a leadership team. Leave with a toolkit of strategies to implement immediately. Q&A time along with role group networking provided.
Presented by: Billy Edwards, Mayfield Ind., and Rebecca Howell, Ashland Ind.